Misconfigured storage buckets
Misconfigured storage buckets have emerged as a significant vulnerability in cloud environments. Cloud storage solutions, such as Amazon’s S3 buckets or Azure Blob Storage, are often set up with ease and speed in mind. However, without rigorous security configurations, they can inadvertently become publicly accessible or easily breached. Such misconfigurations expose sensitive data, leading to potential data leaks and compromising organizational integrity. Let’s look at some common misconfigurations that may allow unauthorized access.
Public permissions
Storage resources are typically created with a default private setting, ensuring that only properly authenticated and authorized entities can access the stored data. However, sometimes, these permissions are altered, either for convenience or by mistake, leading to unintentional public exposure.
Here are some indicators to look for:
- AWS:
- Navigate to the Amazon S3 console. Check...
